Population 9,969 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Oak Ridge
Household size in Oak Ridge
| Period | Oak Ridge | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.83 | 2.79 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.77 | 2.85 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.61 | 2.82 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.61 | 2.79 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.22 | −0.00 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Oak Ridge average 2.61 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is smaller than in the New York area as a whole, where it has 2.79 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.83, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Oak Ridge
| Period | Oak Ridge | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.4 | 38.0 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.0 | 38.7 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.5 | 39.8 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.2 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.9 | +2.4 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
Oak Ridge skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.2, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 40.4, as it has nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Oak Ridge
| Period | Oak Ridge | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 12.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 11.4% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.8% | 11.6% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 2.8% of households in Oak Ridge, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 3.5 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 14 of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Oak Ridge
Renters in Oak Ridge
| Period | Oak Ridge | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 47.1% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 48.7% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 48.8% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 12.5% | 48.6% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.0 pts | +1.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Oak Ridge is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 12.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly three in ten owners (29.1%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 6.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Oak Ridge
| Period | Oak Ridge | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.2% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 9.1% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.5% | 7.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 2.5% of homes in Oak Ridge are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 2.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people, only 23 have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Oak Ridge
| Period | Oak Ridge | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1972 | 1957 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1976 | 1958 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1975 | 1959 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1979 | 1962 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The typical home in Oak Ridge was built around 1979, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are newer than in the New York area as a whole, where the median home dates to 1962. The median year built has moved up from 1972 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the east, the oldest in the south.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Oak Ridge
| Period | Oak Ridge | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,094 | $1,268 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,065 | $1,377 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,529 | $1,645 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,533 | $2,060 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$440 | +$792 | +$651 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Oak Ridge costs $1,533 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in the wider New York area ($2,060). Rents are up $440 a month from 2006–10, a 40% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 34.4% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Oak Ridge
Bachelor's degrees in Oak Ridge
| Period | Oak Ridge | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.5% | 35.0% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 39.8% | 36.7% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 43.8% | 39.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 43.2% | 43.6% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.7 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in Oak Ridge than nationally: 43.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 6.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the east.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Oak Ridge
| Period | Oak Ridge | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.1% | 83.7% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.2% | 84.6% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.5% | 86.2% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.7% | 86.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Oak Ridge: 94.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.6 points, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Oak Ridge
| Period | Oak Ridge | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.0% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 6.9% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.2%, unemployment in Oak Ridge is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the New York area overall (6.9%). Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Oak Ridge compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Ridge | 2.61 | 46.2 | 2.8% | 12.5% | 2.5% | 1979 | $1,533 | 43.2% | 94.7% | 5.2% |
| Newfoundland | 2.42 | 49.5 | 2.4% | 25.6% | 9.2% | 1975 | $1,859 | 39.7% | 97.2% | 4.3% |
| Green Pond | 2.39 | 48.1 | 2.0% | 46.7% | 25.3% | 1981 | $2,847 | 53.3% | 100.0% | 8.7% |
| Marcella | 2.51 | 45.1 | 3.4% | 7.7% | 11.7% | 1978 | $2,820 | 52.3% | 100.0% | 5.3% |
| Lake Telemark | 2.81 | 33.6 | 11.2% | 5.2% | 18.4% | 1961 | $2,820 | 41.4% | 99.1% | 6.4% |
| Stockholm | 2.43 | 50.1 | 4.9% | 16.9% | 11.0% | 1968 | $2,070 | 40.5% | 93.9% | 6.8% |
| Hibernia | 2.84 | 32.4 | 12.0% | 4.9% | 19.1% | 1959 | $2,820 | 40.3% | 99.0% | 6.6% |
| Sparta | 2.90 | 41.0 | 5.6% | 8.7% | 4.6% | 1985 | $1,849 | 61.2% | 97.6% | 5.5% |
| Ogdensburg | 2.55 | 41.1 | 8.1% | 10.4% | 10.3% | 1969 | $1,495 | 39.8% | 96.9% | 9.1% |
| South Ogdensburg | 2.85 | 45.1 | 4.4% | 5.0% | 3.6% | 1994 | $1,835 | 69.7% | 97.7% | 7.5% |
| Mount Hope | 2.53 | 45.1 | 19.3% | 3.5% | 5.7% | 1956 | $1,854 | 36.7% | 94.2% | 9.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Oak Ridge. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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